Fiji 7s team to Singapore 7s named

Fiji Airways Men’s national 7s coach Gareth Baber has named his team for the Singapore 7s with just one change.

Napolioni Ratu replaces Terio Tamani.

Other players included are captain Paula Dranisinukula, Jerry Tuwai, Livai Ikanikoda, Meli Derenalagi, Josua Vakurinabili, Isoa Tabu, Aminiasi Tuimaba, Sevuloni Mocenacagi, Apenisa Cakaubalavu, Filimoni Botitu and Alasio Naduva.

Asaeli Tuivoka is the 13th player.

Baber says Ratu has proved himself during the build-up this week and across the season and he is excited to see him get his chance.

Baber says now it is time to see how Ratu turns that talent into international potential.

Fiji faces Canada in their first pool match of the Singapore 7s at 4.36pm tomorrow, they take on Scotland at 8.02pm tomorrow and face South Africa at 11.28pm tomorrow in their final pool match.

The Cup quarters will start at 3.30pm Sunday, the Cup semifinals kick off at 7.50pm Sunday and the Cup final will start at 11 pm Sunday.

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